Assam Police push back 17 Bangladeshis infiltrators

In a continued effort to prevent illegal infiltration along the Indo-Bangladesh border, Assam Police pushed back 17 Bangladeshi nationals, including 9 adults and 8 children, early Saturday morning.The group, identified as Harul Lamin, Umai Khunsum, Md. Ismail, Sansida Begum, Rufiya Begum, Fatima Khatun, Mojur Rahman, Habi Ullah, and Sobika Begum, was apprehended during routine patrols and swiftly escorted back across the border. Assam has ramped up its border security efforts in light of recent tensions, particularly following an increase in illegal crossings by Bangladeshi nationals.The state police, in coordination with the Border Security Force (BSF), have maintained a vigilant presence, thwarting multiple infiltration attempts in recent weeks.Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma applauded the action taken by the Assam Police, reiterating, "Taking firm stance against infiltration.
According to him, recent reports indicate an increase in the number of illegal immigrants being detected, necessitating intensified efforts across the state. CM Sarma shared data, which showed from January this year to date, 54 illegal immigrants have been detected -- 48 in the Karimganj district, four in Bongaigaon district, and one each in Dima Hasao and Dhubri district.“Of these, 45 individuals were successfully pushed back into their country of origin, while nine were arrested in Karimganj.